2025 Land Rover Range Rover vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

$107,900 · Crossover

$89,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most striking initial difference is the MSRP gap: the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class starts at $89,200, positioning it $18,700 below the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover's $107,900 entry point. Performance metrics are closely aligned, with the Range Rover offering a slight edge in power, producing 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque compared to the GLS-Class's 375 hp and 369 lb-ft. Fuel economy is identical, with both achieving a combined 21 MPG (19 city/24 highway). Significant dimensional divergence is present: the Range Rover is substantially shorter at 198.9 inches versus the GLS-Class's 205.0 inches in length. However, cargo utility heavily favors Car 1, which boasts 40.7 cubic feet against Car 2's 17.4 cubic feet, nearly doubling its usable storage space despite being shorter.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

The lower MSRP of $89,200 for the GLS-Class offers better initial financial practicality for the daily commute.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover provides significantly more usable space with 40.7 cu ft of cargo capacity versus the GLS-Class's 17.4 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover delivers higher output with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, edging out the GLS-Class's output.

💰 Best Value

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

The GLS-Class offers a lower barrier to entry at $89,200 while matching the Range Rover's 21 MPG combined rating.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover if...

Maximum utility is required, evidenced by 40.7 cu ft of cargo space.
Slightly higher engine output (395 hp and 406 lb-ft torque) is prioritized.
A more compact overall exterior footprint (198.9 inches long) is desired in the full-size luxury segment.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class if...

Saving $18,700 in initial purchase price is the primary driver, starting at $89,200.
You prefer a marginally taller ride height at 71.8 inches.
A 9-speed automatic transmission is preferred over the Range Rover's 8-speed unit.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Land Rover Range Rover	Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Length	198.9"	205.0"
Width	-	79.9"
Height	73.6"	71.8"
Wheelbase	118.0"	123.4"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	3.0 L	3.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 6	inline 6
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	395 hp @ 5500 rpm	375 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	406 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Number of Valves	24	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/24 MPG	19/24 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	452.2/571.2 mi.	452.2/571.2 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	13.1 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Meridian Speakers	✓	—
Stereo Power	380W	590W
Speaker System	13	13
Subwoofer Count	1	2
Surround Audio	Discrete	Discrete
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Burmester
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	6 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Front Head Room	39.3 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	39.9 in.	40.3 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	10-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	10-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	✓
Front Shoulder Room	—	59.3 in.
Front Hip Room	—	60.8 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	39.2 in.	40.2 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.4 in.	41.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Rear Shoulder Room	—	58.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	60.0 in.
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	21 in	21 x 11.0 in.
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	275/50R21	315/40R21
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Land Rover	Mercedes-Benz
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	6 yr./ 62000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover and 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

Which vehicle is physically larger, the 2025 Range Rover or the 2025 GLS-Class?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is physically longer, measuring 205.0 inches compared to the Range Rover's 198.9 inches. However, the Range Rover is significantly taller at 73.6 inches versus the GLS-Class's 71.8 inches.

How does the base horsepower and torque compare between these two luxury SUVs?

The 2025 Range Rover provides 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque, slightly exceeding the 2025 GLS-Class, which produces 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.

Is there a difference in fuel economy for these premium SUVs?

No, both vehicles are rated identically for fuel efficiency, achieving 21 MPG combined, with 19 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway for both the Range Rover and the GLS-Class.

What is the major difference in cargo capability for buyers prioritizing storage?

Cargo space is a major differentiator: the Range Rover offers 40.7 cubic feet, which is more than double the 17.4 cubic feet available in the GLS-Class.

What is the starting price differential between the base models?

The MSRP difference is substantial, with the Range Rover beginning at $107,900 while the GLS-Class has an entry price of $89,200, resulting in a $18,700 savings with the Mercedes.

Do both vehicles use the same drivetrain configuration?

Both utilize a form of full-time traction, with the Range Rover specified as Four Wheel Drive and the GLS-Class as All Wheel Drive, both paired with shiftable automatic transmissions.